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Sebastian Prestini·Oct 5, 2023Electric and Hybrid Propulsion: Revolutionizing Aviation for a Sustainable FutureIn recent years, the aviation industry has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of electric and hybrid propulsion systems. This…
InAerospace TechBlogbyThe Aerospace Corporation·Mar 14, 2023Why Testing Electric Propulsion Devices is Key to Deep Space ExplorationElectric propulsion offers low thrust with high fuel efficiency, making it well-suited for longer missions. The new Aerospace EP3 vacuum…
InAerospace TechBlogbyThe Aerospace Corporation·Jul 29, 2021Emerging, In-Space Propulsion TechnologiesCommercial Technologies and New Programs
The Aerospace Corporation·Jul 6, 2021Fresh Air is Good for Satellites, TooCould ambient air extend the life of very low Earth orbit satellites?
sanjana singh·Dec 26, 2020Debye Shielding and Quasineutrality of PlasmaAs a student still learning about Electric Propulsion, I’ve spent a bit of my time understanding Plasma at the grassroots. Any new Plasma…
InPlasma MattersbyUmair Siddiqui·Oct 23, 2019What’s in a power processing unit?Traditionally, spacecraft engineering is structured with propulsion engineers focusing on maximizing thruster performance while systems…
InPlasma MattersbyLaura Overly·Oct 23, 2019Stories from the Supply Chain: Saint-GobainCozy up with a pumpkin spice latte, we’ve got a new story from the supply chain. This month, we’re spotlighting ceramics powerhouse…
